Siberian Garland cucumber variety: description and characteristics, reviews

Siberian Garland cucumbers appeared on the market only a couple of years ago, but are already enjoying popularity. This variety was developed thanks to the work of Chelyabinsk breeders. Information is not yet available in the State Register, so we can only rely on reviews from experienced gardeners who have tried growing this variety. This parthenocarpic hybrid requires no pollinators or insects for cultivation. It is ideal for greenhouse cultivation, but also thrives in open ground.

Description

This early-ripening variety begins bearing fruit 43-45 days after planting. It is recommended for cultivation throughout Russia and is suitable for both greenhouses, hotbeds, and open ground under temporary plastic cover. This variety offers the following advantages:

• amazes with its productivity;
• no bitterness;
• The fruits are very tasty and crispy.

Cucumber vines grow thicker than a pencil and can reach up to two meters in length. Like all pumpkins, this variety produces lateral shoots, so it's important to pay special attention to shaping the bush.

It has a powerful root system capable of supporting numerous fruits. The cucumbers themselves are small, approximately 5-8 cm long, somewhat reminiscent of gherkins. They are a rich green color, turning a delicate light green with small light stripes near the top. The skin is not rough but very dense, ensuring a shelf life of over a week.

Cucumbers can hang on the vines for a long time without becoming overgrown, thanks to the seeds contained within the juicy, crisp flesh. They don't ripen, but it's still a good idea to harvest them quickly, as this will hinder the growth of neighboring cucumbers.

The fruits are good in any form: fresh, salted, pickled, they do not form voids and retain a pleasant crunch.

The Siberian Garland cucumber variety has the following advantages:

1. High yield. Up to 40 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from each square meter. Growers promise up to 400 cucumbers per plant with daily harvesting.
2. With proper care, it can grow in any climate.
3. It begins to bear fruit early, approximately 45 days after the sprouts appear, and the harvest can be collected until late autumn, until the first frosts destroy the plant shoots.
4. The fruits have a pleasant taste and appearance, are suitable for any use, and can be stored for a long time without spoiling.

But it also has disadvantages:

1. The seeds do not ripen, so for the next planting you need to buy them in the store.
2. It is necessary to pay attention to the formation of the bush; the shoots should grow upwards, and not downwards, otherwise the advantages are lost.
3. Fertilize and create the necessary humidity for plants, otherwise you won’t get a rich harvest.
4. You can't delay harvesting; long-hanging fruits draw nutrients from the plant and prevent neighboring cucumbers from growing.

Rules for sowing and planting in open ground

Seeds are sold ready-to-plant. Their color—green, red, or blue—tells you they've been properly prepared. Otherwise, you'll need to prepare the seeds yourself for sowing:

1. To harden the seeds, keep them in a damp cloth on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for two days. To avoid stress, the transition from cold to warmth should occur gradually.
2. Disinfect the seeds, as they may contain fungal pathogens and harmful microorganisms, which can adversely affect plant growth and fruiting. To do this, without removing the seeds from the cloth, soak them in any disinfectant solution (potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, vodka, etc.) for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water.
3. Germinating seeds is a procedure that allows you to ensure that they are not empty seeds, eliminating the need for re-sowing and allowing you to obtain fairly quick and uniform shoots.

Before sowing seeds, you need to prepare good, loose soil. You can make it yourself by mixing soil, some peat, compost, and sand in the required proportions.

Seeds can be planted either as seedlings or directly into the soil, and the planting method will not affect the yield.

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Seedling sowing method:

1. You need to select suitable containers, usually 500 milliliter plastic cups are suitable for seedlings, and fill them with soil.
2. Place the seeds into the ground at a distance of 2-3 centimeters, without damaging the emerging sprout.
3. Next, you need to cover it with film, place it in a warm place, ventilate it daily and water it once every three days.
4. It is essential to maintain the correct temperature so that the sprouts do not stretch out; the soil should not be colder than 18 degrees, which is very important for cucumbers.

The first shoots need moisture. It's best to mist them with a spray bottle for five days. Then, you can water thoroughly, but be careful not to overdo it to prevent root rot. The water should be at room temperature, and water around the edges of the container, not the leaves.

It's best to place the seedlings on a well-lit windowsill; if daylight is insufficient, supplemental lighting can be provided. The sprouts can be planted in open ground once they have two leaves, but they can be kept until they have four leaves.

Non-seedling sowing method:

1. The best time to plant seeds in open ground is the end of May or the beginning of June, when the soil has already completely warmed up.
2. For vigorous germination, the air temperature should be 18-20 degrees Celsius, but not below 16 degrees Celsius. Temperature control is very important for cucumbers. If the daytime temperature rises to 25 degrees Celsius and drops to 15 degrees Celsius at night, the plants will not grow.
3. It is advisable to maintain intervals when sowing in open ground: the distance between seeds should be at least 5-7 centimeters, and between rows - at least 15 centimeters.

It's essential to train the bush, otherwise you can't expect a good harvest. To do this, remove side shoots, also known as lateral shoots, along the entire length of the branch. These should be removed while they're still small, as the plant is sensitive to the removal of larger side shoots.

The stem must be tied to taut threads to encourage the plant to grow upward. This type of training allows for uniform light and ventilation, reduces the risk of disease, and helps relieve stress on the plant. All the plant's energy is focused on fruit set and development.

Basics of care

Correct care is the key to a good harvestCucumbers are a very demanding and demanding crop; they thrive in warmth, moisture, and fertilization. This variety doesn't tolerate weeds, so they need to be removed regularly. Loosening the soil is recommended; this procedure allows the roots to receive oxygen.

Moisturizing:

1. The most ideal time for watering is morning or evening, because if you water the plant during the day when the temperature is high, then leaves may get sunburned.
2. Usually, before flowering, the crop can be watered once every 3-4 days, and after the ovaries appear, once every 2-3 days.
3. If it’s a hot summer, it’s advisable to water every day.
4. The water must be warm, at least 25 degrees, and can be humidified using a watering can or a hose.
5. It is not recommended to water cucumbers at the roots, as this will wash away the soil, causing them to dry out, and as a result, the plant's nutrition will deteriorate.

It is desirable that the soil around the stem remains dry, this will prevent the development of root rot.

Don't forget to feed your cucumbers; they love it. Fertilizers can be varied, both organic and mineral. It's best to apply them once a week, changing their composition, and it's best to do this after watering. You can harvest as early as the second half of June. The best time is morning or evening.

Fresh cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

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Reviews

Siberian Garland is a high-yielding hybrid that can bear fruit for quite a long time. It requires care to achieve results and is disease-resistant. After all, sometimes you spend a lot of effort, but the plant doesn't develop immunity. It has rightfully earned positive reviews from gardening enthusiasts.

Marina, 46 years old.

I bought some Siberian Garland cucumber seeds; the seller said they were suitable for growing on the balcony. I decided to give them a try and was pleased with the results. The first fruits appeared in less than 45 days. My neighbors asked me to leave the seeds, but unfortunately, theirs don't ripen. The cucumbers grew delicious, crisp, and beautiful, somewhat reminiscent of gherkins. They're great for pickling and marinating.

Lyudmila, 53 years old.

Siberian Garland is a very interesting variety. Several cucumbers ripen on a single ovary, producing a very good harvest, but it must be picked daily. Only with proper care can you achieve maximum results. Timely fertilizing and watering are essential. I add manure to the beds in the fall and then dig them in. And it's important not to overwater, otherwise root rot can occur.

Olga, 40 years old.

I planted cucumbers quite late, as luck would have it, but I was pleased with the results. I got a good harvest. The fruits were delicious and crisp. And most importantly, I was pleased that the description on the packaging matched the reality completely.

Many are intimidated by the relatively high price of cucumber seeds, and the fact that the seeds don't ripen on their own and can't be saved for future plantings. But the main advantage is that the fruits don't overgrow. This is convenient for those who can't harvest every day. While this slows down the development of subsequent cucumbers, the advantage is that the ripened fruits don't go to waste.